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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS IS VERY IMPORTANT
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his manual and the appliance itself provide important safety messages, to be read and always observed.
This is the warning / caution-safety symbol, regarding safety, warning of potential risks to users
and other
All messages relevant to safety specify the potential risk to which they refer and indicate how to reduce the
risk of injury, damage and electric shocks due to incorrect use of the appliance. Make sure to comply with
the following:
The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply before carrying out any installation
operation.
Installation and maintenance must be carried out by a specialized technician, in compliance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and the local safety regulations in force. Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance unless specifically stated in the user manual.
The appliance must be earthed.
The power cable must be long enough for connecting the appliance, fitted in the cabinet, to the power
supply.
For installation to comply with the current safety regulations, an omnipolar switch with minimum contact
gap of 3mm is required.
Do not use multi-sockets or extension cords.
Do not pull the appliance’s power cable.
The electrical parts must not be accessible to the user after installation.
The appliance is designed solely for domestic use for cooking food. No other use is permitted (e.g.
heating rooms). The Manufacturer declines any liability for inappropriate use or incorrect setting of the
controls.
WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to
avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years old shall be kept away unless continuously
supervised.
The accessible parts can become very hot during use. Children must be kept away from the appliance
and watched over to ensure they do not play with it.
Do not touch the appliance heating elements during and after use. Do not allow the appliance to come
into contact with cloths or other flammable materials until all the components have cooled sufficiently.
Do not place flammable materials on or near the appliance.
Overheated oils and fats catch fire easily. Pay attention when cooking food products rich in fat and oil.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
An air switch or circuit breaker (not supplied) should be installed in the compartment under the
appliance.
If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control
system.
WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire.
NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a
lid or a fire blanket.
WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
Do not use steam cleaners.
Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since
they can get hot.
After use, switch off the hob element by its control and do not rely on the pan detector.
CAUTION! Surface remains hot after use! Do not touch the top plate right after removing the
pot or the pan, as the top plate will still be very hot.
